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Overview |
Lehman | Marist College | ||
| Location | Bronx, NY | Poughkeepsie, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 12,894 | 6,452 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #513 | #217 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | marist.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lehman | Marist College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $45,330 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $45,330 | ||
| Room & Board | $21,788 | $17,710 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,076 | $40,106 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,389 | $23,836 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 97% |
Admission |
Lehman | Marist College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,954 | 10,224 | ||
| Admitted | 11,615 | 6,616 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 55.4% | 64.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 19.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 27/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 860/1220 | 1220/1360 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Lehman | Marist College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lehman | Marist College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,400 | $59,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,200 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $105 | $268 |
Diversity |
Lehman | Marist College | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 6% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 55% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Lehman | Marist College | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 54% | ||
Campus |
Lehman | Marist College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY Lehman College is larger than than Marist College based on total student enrollment (12,894 students vs. 6,452 students)
Lehman vs. Marist College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lehman or Marist College?
- Marist College is 554.1% more expensive to attend than Lehman for in-state tuition ($45,330.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 204.6% higher at Marist College than CUNY Lehman College ($45,330.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Lehman College than Marist College ($4,076 vs. $40,106)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Marist College are 23% lower than costs at CUNY Lehman College ($17,710 vs. $21,788)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marist College than CUNY Lehman College (97% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marist College students is 153.9% larger than aid received CUNY Lehman College ($23,836 vs. $9,389)
Lehman vs. Marist College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lehman or Marist College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marist College or Lehman .
- Accepted freshman Marist College students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Lehman (3.2)
- Marist College has a higher acceptance rate (64.7%) than Lehman (55.4%)
Lehman vs. Marist College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lehman or Marist College? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Marist College and Lehman.
- The graduation rate at Marist College is higher than CUNY Lehman College (80% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Marist College earn on average $13,600 more per year than Lehman graduates after ten years. ($59,000 vs. $45,400)
- CUNY Lehman College students graduate with a $15,800 lower median federal student loan debt than Marist College graduates. ($10,200 vs. $26,000)
- Lehman graduates are paying $163 less per month on federal student loans than Marist College graduates. ($105 vs. $268)
- More Marist College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lehman students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/